The Chiropractic Approach to Lower Back Pain Treatment
Are you suffering from back pain, neck pain, headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, whiplash, or other structural and related issues? Dr. Mark Bushée at Universal Chiropractic Health can help you achieve optimal relief through comprehensive chiropractic care.
Guide to Chiropractic Care for Back Pain in Fishkill, NY
Back and neck pain can be distracting at best and debilitating at worst. Regardless of the severity of the pain, there is one thing that every sufferer wishes for - the pain to go away. This quick guide explains how Dr. Bushée will work with you to make that wish turn into a reality.
Causes of Back Pain
Back and neck pain causes can be as varied as the individuals who are suffering from them. Typically, the sources of pain come from one or more of the following categories:
- Spinal misalignment/joint disfunction
- Bulging or herniated discs
- Sprains and strains
- Poor posture
- Improper lifting
- Sitting or standing for long periods
- Car accident, sport, or work injuries
- Conditions such as arthritis, sciatica, spinal stenosis, and pinched nerves
- Residual pain following back surgery
In some cases, back pain will go away on its own, but a lack of pain does not mean that the root cause has improved. Just like seeing a dentist regularly for checkups, cleanings and alignment, our spine and joint extremities require regular care. Chiropractic treatment is an essential part of an overall health strategy.
Chiropractic Treatment for Back Pain
Chiropractic treatment is a form of mainstream healthcare, covered by most insurances, that addresses both the symptoms and the underlying condition. At Universal Chiropractic Health, Dr. Bushée typically uses a combination of the following methods.
- Spinal Adjustments and Manipulation: Restoring proper alignment and function is essential for addressing back and neck pain, as the pain is often associated with a lack of normal motion and movement of the spinal column.
- Rehabilitative Exercises: Targeted movements can be utilized for several purposes with back pain. They stretch and strengthen specific muscle groups that help restore and maintain normal spinal function, along with preventing future injuries and pain.
- Physical Modalities: These include physical therapy, heat, ice, electric stimulation, ultrasound, traction and decompression, and manual
therapies.
- Nutrition supplementation and lifestyle management: Health, healing, and exercise/fitness routines are as much about what you take into your body and the actions you take every day as they are about the techniques used in the office. By acquiring tailored and specific advice designed just for you, you can discover the best foods and supplements for your body. Addressing poor habits, the effects of work environments, and other life aspects, you can enhance your recovery and live more healthily than ever.
Nobody should have to live with back or neck pain. Click our Make an Appointment button or call us at (845) 896-3817 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Bushée at Universal Chiropractic today.